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1. AWARENESS TO
ADOLESCENT
HEALTH
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2. IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH CHECKUP IN SCHOOL
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To assess normal development of the child, growth &
development
To keep track of immunization
To detect diseases or abnormalities in time
Identify scholastic problems due to medical illness
Oversee the entire growth & development both physically and
emotionally which makes the child a healthy adult
Identify psychosomatic illness due to emotional problems

3. Results of the School Medical camp Conducted at
NMT School , Mumbai on December 2016
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Anaemia : 84 children : 9.35%
Cardiac Murmur : 17: 1.89%
Obesity : 120 : 13.36%
Overweight : 127 : 14.1%
Obesity & Overweight : 227: 27.46%
Low weight : 287 : 31.96%
Dental caries: 291 : 32.41%
High Blood pressure: 29: 3.23%
Incidence of anemia decreased as compared to previous years
due to active deworming and iron supplementation by school

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Adolescents

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Adolescents & youth (10-24yrs)-30% of the Indian
population, 315 million young people
Girls -22% of the female population
It is a transient stage between childhood and adulthood
great physical and psychological changes take place in body.

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Early adolescence
10-13yrs
Mid adolescence
14-16yrs
Late adolescence
17-19 yrs

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EARLY ADOLESCENCE(10-13 YRS)

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MID ADOLESCENCE (14-16 yrs)

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LATE ADOLESCENCE (17-19 yrs)

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Developing brain is vulnerable to traumatic experiences , drug abuse
and unhealthy influence
YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCE TREMENDOUS
BRAIN GROWTH DURING ADOLESCENT YEARS
Brain is constantly interacting with the environment. If the environment
provokes or encourages aberrant behavior, those behaviors become the norm
Adolescents do not handle social pressure, instinctual urges and other
stresses the way adults do

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Developing brain is vulnerable to traumatic experiences , drug abuse
and unhealthy influence
COMMON PROBLEMS
FACED BY TEENS
PHYSICAL HEALTH
PROBLEMS
EMOTIONAL / MENTAL
HEALTH PROBLEMS

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Developing brain is vulnerable to traumatic experiences , drug abuse
and unhealthy influence
PHYSICAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
Lifestyle changes:obesity, Low weight ,High BP, Diabetes, PCOS
Skin and hair:acne , hair loss
Chronic fatigue syndrome: fatigue , cannot focus , does not
feel rested after sleep.
Eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia , over eating
Poorly controlled chronic problems:Eczema,Asthma,
Allergic rhinitis

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Developing brain is vulnerable to traumatic experiences , drug abuse
and unhealthy influence
Sports injury : fracture in upper limbs,
shoulders, elbow and wrist.
Reproductive and sexual health problems
ENT : voice changes, hearing problems, stammering
Headache : Frontal/back of head
Vision problems: myopia, computer vision syndrome

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PROBLEMS /ISSUES
SCHOOL
COLLEGE
PARENTS
FAMILY
FRIENDS
SELF
EMOTIONAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

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SCHOOL/COLLEGE ISSUES
SCHOOL
COLLEGE
PARENTS
FAMILY
FRIENDS
SELF
Peer pressure- peer rejection, targeting, emotional
blackmail, bullying, gang formation, substance abuse.
Academic pressure
Parental pressure for academics
Comparison with other children and within children
Scholastic underachievement

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SELF
SCHOOL
COLLEGE
PARENTS
FAMILY
FRIENDS
SELF
MENTAL HEALTH Depression,
anxiety, phobias, poor body
image , psychosomatic
disorders, OCD, eating
disorders, Conduct disorders,
Adjustment problems , ADHD,
BEHAVIOUR
Aggressive& violent behavior
Early and risky sexual behaviour
Significant personality changes
Substance abuse
Juvenile Delinquency
MEDIA
Inappropriate sports participation
Long hours on media
IDENTITY CRISIS
Adult/child

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WARNING SIGNS
SCHOOL
COLLEGE
PARENTS
FAMILY
FRIENDS
SELF
SCHOOL
Decreased interest Negative attitude
,Drop in grades, Truancy, Many
absences Discipline problems
SOCIAL PROBLEMS
Bad company, poor decisions,
Problems with law, changes to less
conventional styles in dress and music

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SCHOOL
COLLEGE
PARENTS
FAMILY
FRIENDS
EMOTIONAL
Personality changes Sudden mood
changes Irritability
Low self esteem ,Poor judgment,
depression ,general lack of interest
FAMILY
Starting arguments Negative attitude
Breaking rules Withdrawing from family
Secretiveness
PHYSICAL
Fatigue ,Repeated health
complaints Red and glazed
eyes Lasting cough

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OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY
SCHOOL
COLLEGE
PARENTS
FAMILY
FRIENDS
SELF
Physical health :
Increase in BP
Increase in cholesterol
Liver Problem
Kidney problem,Joint problem
Irregular menses in girls
Respiratory problems
Gall stones
High Uric acid : Gout
Loss of hair
Fungal infections,PCOS
SOCIAL PROBLEMS
Bad company, poor
decisions, Problems
with law, changes to
less conventional
styles in dress and
music

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LOW WEIGHT
SCHOOL
COLLEGE
PARENTS
FAMILY
FRIENDS
SELF
Growth & development poor
Height & weight affected
Hair loss
Skin Changes
Delayed menses
Irregular menses
Delayed sec sexual characters
Mental problems
Lack of self confidence
Lack of self esteem
Poor Body image
Tries to hide body in loose
clothes
Tries to please people
Academic performance
affected

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SCHOOL
COLLEGE
PARENTS
FAMILY
FRIENDS
SELF
Lack of interest in activities earlier enjoyable
Low mood
Irritable
Sleep restriction
Change in eating behavior
Death wishes/attempts at self harm
Aggression
Affects daily & family functioning
Symptoms persistent > 2 weeks
ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION INFORM ADULT

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SCHOOL
COLLEGE
PARENTS
FAMILY
FRIENDS
SELF
POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH
mental wellbeing not merely
absence of disease, involves :
Life Skills
Positive Parenting Guidance

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SCHOOL
COLLEGE
PARENTS
FAMILY
FRIENDS
SELF
ADOLESCENT VACCINES
Cervical cancer(HPV )
Jaundice ( Hepatitis A, B )
Rubella : Birth defects
whooping cough, tetanus &
diphtheria
typhoid, swineflu, influenza,
meningitis chickenpox

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SCHOOL
COLLEGE
PARENTS
FAMILY
FRIENDS
SELF
CLINICAL VISIT
HISTORY INCLUDING SOCIAL
& FAMILY HISTORY
HEIGHT , WEIGHT , BMI
GENERAL EXAMINATION : PULSE
, BP , SKIN ,DENTAL HAIR ,LN
SYSTEMIC EXAMINATION
DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT
COUNSELLING ON VACCINATION , DIET
, FITNESS & PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES

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SCHOOL
COLLEGE
PARENTS
FAMILY
FRIENDS
SELF
ADOLESCENT HEALTH CARE
Accessibility
Acceptability
Availability
Approachability
Approachability

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SCHOOL
COLLEGE
PARENTS
FAMILY
FRIENDS
SELF
Future of every nation depends on
the health of its youth population
1.7 million young lose their lives-preventable deaths-NCD
accidents
suicide
Violence
pregnancy related complications
Well to do adols have 25-30% cals deficit diet

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SCHOOL
COLLEGE
PARENTS
FAMILY
FRIENDS
SELF
PAY ATTENTION TO ADOLESCENT HEALTH
To decrease death and disease in
adolescent population
Prevent disease in adulthood
To invest in health- today and tomorrow

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SCHOOL
COLLEGE
PARENTS
FAMILY
FRIENDS
SELF
Fayth Clinic, based in Mumbai is a multi-
specialty hospital offering advanced
diagnostic services with a best full fledged
care for teenagers

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SCHOOL
COLLEGE
SELF
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